Valeo Dual Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit for MINI Cooper S/JCW

Elevate your MINI's performance with the Valeo dual mass flywheel conversion kit. This comprehensive kit includes a solid flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, and more. Notably, it replaces the OE dual mass flywheel for enhanced performance.

If you're missing any hardware, don't worry. Valeo ensures your satisfaction by replacing missing items with your order number. They are also working on an improved box design to prevent damage during shipping.

Designed for the R53/R52 Cooper S/JCW with W11 engines (Supercharged Engines), this kit is not compatible with Gen 2 MINIs (R56) with N14/N18+ Turbo Engines. For an exclusive ECS Tuning kit with extra seals, explore ES3469345.

Upgrade to the single mass setup for cost-efficiency, serviceability, simplicity, and enhanced driveability. Valeo's conversion kit maintains clutch and flywheel weight for quiet and easy driving.

This kit includes a replacement flywheel, clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing, and more. Please note that a lightened single mass flywheel may result in some "NVH" or "chatter" during operation, which can be influenced by accompanying modifications.

For complete install kits, discover ES3469345 and ES4067131, exclusively at ECS Tuning.

Installation Details:

• Flywheel bolts (M10x19.5): Tightening torque 90 Nm, Thread lock red.
• Pressure plate (M7x26): Tightening torque 20 Nm.

This kit from Valeo is a simple way to easily convert your stock dual mass flywheel clutch system to a single mass system.

Dual mass flywheels allow for fluid-feeling clutch engagements and offer a more luxurious feel than single-mass flywheels. However, with these benefits come significant drawbacks. Why convert from a dual-mass flywheel to a single-mass flywheel?

Cost: Dual-mass flywheels are expensive, with the cost of replacement often times being double or triple than that of converting to a single-mass flywheel.
Serviceability: Single-mass flywheels can be resurfaced, eliminating the need to replace with the next clutch service. - something that is not recommended with dual-mass flywheels, as they contain a rubber section that is more failure-prone in high mileage application.
Simplicity: Single-mass flywheels lack the complexity of dual-mass flywheels, making them inherently more reliable. Dual-mass flywheels contain a rubber damper or hub that will, like all rubber components, wear out with time.
Pedal Feel: Many enthusiasts prefer to eliminate BMW's "Self Adjusting Clutch", which has been known to provide an unpredictable, inconsistent engagement point.
Driveability: Valeo's conversion kit has been designed to maintain nearly identical clutch and flywheel weight, ideal for keeping the clutch quiet and easy to drive.
Kit contents:

Single-mass flywheel
Non-Self Adjusting Clutch and pressure plate
Throw out bearing
Pressure plate bolts
Flywheel bolts
Clutch alignment tool

Don't neglect your motor mounts! Most stock BMW motor mounts are fluid filled and the stiffness of the mount depends on this fluid. But over time the fluid leaks out and the strength of the mount is greatly reduced. A worn motor mount allows the engine to twist and shift around. The harder you're driving the more shift will occur. As the engine is moving around it can contact other parts in the engine bay - usually cooling related. The mechanical fan can hit the radiator; the A/C compressor can hit a radiator hose, the exhaust will flex and may break. Twisting of the engine can also lead to shifting problems as the transmission twists with it. There are countless issues related to worn or compressed motor mounts so don't overlook these as a regular replacement item (every 50,000 miles).

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